Add 70/54 and 84/48, Solve 1 16/54 + 1 36/48 as a fraction

Add 70/54 and 84/48

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

70/54 + 84/48 is 329/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
84/48 = 84 × 9/48 × 9 = 756/432
Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 756/432 = 560 + 756/432 = 1316/432
1316/432 simplified gives 329/108
So, 70/54 + 84/48 = 329/108
In mixed form: 35/108

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